bobby and ozzy,
The defense only loses its right to appeal if they throw the ball out of play during an appeal attempt that occurs
after the continuous action of the play during which the baserunninig infraction occurred has ended.
While this is not explicitly spelled out inthe text of the rules, it is supported by the following from the MLBUM (my emphasis):
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(3) If the pitcher or any member of the defensive team throws the ball out of play when making an appeal, such act shall be considered an attempted play. No further appeal will be allowed on any runner at any base. (This refers to when an appeal is being made after a definite break in action.)
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JM